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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. It is the season of penance, reflection and which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.

The Catholic Commentator | February 17, 2017 2B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2017 February 17, 2017 March 1, services in the Diocese of Baton Rouge Immaculate Conception Noon, 5:30 p.m. Noon Service of the Word with ashes 6 p.m. 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs Office 985-526-4247 Robin Richardson 225-647-8461 Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 8:30 a.m., noon, 5 & 7 p.m. St. Thomas Chapel St. Joseph Church Church office 665-5359 Assumption Church 5604 Royal St., Plattenville 32191 Hwy.22, Springfield 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula St. Gabriel Church 6:30 p.m. Noon 8:30 a.m., 6 p.m. 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel Church office 985-369-6656 Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 Terri Albert 985-386-3749 8 a.m. St. George Church St. Joseph Cathedral Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441 St. Jean Vianney Church 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge Main at Fourth St., Baton Rouge Sacred Heart Chapel Baton Rouge 6:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 7:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. 5445 Point Clair, Carville 6:15 & 8:30 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m. Church office 225-293-2212 Sheila G. Juneau 225-387-5928 Noon Parish office 225-753-7950 St. Stephen the Martyr Church St. Gerard Majella Church Holy Family Church Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 3147 Church St., Jackson 7 a.m. Communion service with ashes 7 & 9 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 8 a.m., 6 p.m. Mass with ashes Noon 7 p.m. Mass St. Joseph Church Noon ashes only Church office 225-698-3110 76940 Gum St., Grosse Tete Church office 225-383-1838 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville St. Joseph Church 8:30 a.m. St. Patrick Church 6 p.m. 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 8 a.m. Mass 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge Church office 225-635-3630 or Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 5:30 p.m. Communion service with ashes 6:30 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m. 225-635-2344 11140 LA Hwy. 77, Maringouin Church office 225-698-3110 Church office 225-753-5750 6 p.m. St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 St. Anne Church Albany I-12 exit at the interstate Our Lady of Mercy Church 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 417 St. Joseph St., Napoleonville 6 a.m., 6 p.m. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church 6:30 & 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 12:10 p.m. Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 3523 LA Hwy. 78, Livonia Church office 225-926-1883 Church office 985-369-6656 Noon St. Mark Church Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 St. Philomena Church 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales St. Paul the Apostle Church 3912 Gus young Ave., Baton Rouge 108 Brule Rd., Labadieville 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Mass St. Alphonsus Liguori Church 6:30 p.m. 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Our Lady of Pompeii Church Greenwell Springs 14500 Hwy. 442N, Tickfaw 6 p.m. Church office 225-261-4650 Lenten regulations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge As per the Pagella Policies of the Dio- solemnity and fasting on all Lenten week- Join us this Lent! cese of Baton Rouge, as in the rest of the days (especially Wednesdays and Fri- church in the United States, Catholics days), and on Holy Saturday, is strongly † For Starters: Fried Green Tomatoes aged 18 through 59 are bound by a grave recommended to all the faithful. with Grilled Shrimp or Jumbo Lump Crabmeat obligation to observe a solemn fast on There always remains, of course, the Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Cath- grave obligation to participate at Holy † Surf-n-Turf with Grilled/Blackened/Fried Shrimp olics aged 14 and up are to abstain from Mass on all Sundays and days of obliga- † 20-oz Angus Handcut Ribeye meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of tion. † 8-oz. Filet topped with Lump Crabmeat Lent and Good Friday as well. These Each in his or her own way, every norms have been established by the U.S. Christian is bound to do penance by vir- † Trout Almondine Conference of Catholic Bishops in accord tue of divine law. Only ill health or some † Pecan Redfish with the norms of canons 1249-1253 in similar situation of urgency excuses. † Crawfish Eggplant Caroline the revised Code of Canon Law of 1983. During the Lenten season, Christ Jesus’ To fast means to consume only one own challenges to prayer, fasting and † Cafe Redfish topped with Crabmeat full meal a day at most, although taking almsgiving are paramount. † Grilled or Blackened Salmon of other smaller quantities of food at the Clergy (priests and deacons) who have † Louisiana Seafood Platter, Broiled or Fried other customary mealtimes is permitted. legitimate residence and active ministry Food and drink “between meals” (except- within the Diocese of Baton Rouge have † Desserts: Bailey's White Chocolate Bread ing only water and medicine) is not per- been delegated the power to dispense Pudding or choose one of our 40 Homemade mitted on fast days. the faithful of the diocese, in individu- Cheesecakes To abstain from meat means refraining al cases and for a just reason, from the from eating beef, veal, pork or poultry at obligation to observe a particular day of Look for our Lenten Special coming Ash Wednesday, March 1 least, although not necessarily eggs, milk penance, or to commute some or all of Boiled Crawfish Thursday-Saturday 4:30 p.m. til products or meat broths, or condiments its obligations to other pious works. In- made from animal fat. The consumption cluded in this is the faculty to dispense Cooking Authentic Family Recipes for Over 25 Years! of fish, shellfish and reptiles is permitted from the Lenten obligations to fast and 7521 Jefferson Hwy. (Jefferson Plaza) if desired. abstain from meat. Yet the obligation to Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sunday 11am-8pm Beyond the mandatory days listed do some kind of penance remains a seri- 225-924-9841 • 225-927-1626 above, abstinence from meat on every ous one, and will not be taken lightly by a Friday throughout the year which is not a good Catholic. February 17, 2017 LENT 2017 The Catholic Commentator 3B 5 Spiritual renewal opportunities of the Lenten season

Feb. 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Greenwell Springs Main at Fourth St., Baton Rouge and April 6, 20 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. light Lenten meal Divine Mercy Mass, Benediction $30.00 Sheila G. Juneau 225-387-5928 St. Francis of Assisi Church and Novena Limited to 100 participants. Lenten 818 W. 10th St., Donaldsonville Stations of the Cross St. Thomas More Church lunch provided. Pre-register by Feb. 20. 6 – 7 p.m. St. Gabriel Church 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge Make checks payable to CoffeeBreak and Free-will offering for the poor at meal 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel 6 – 7:30 p.m. include name, phone number and email Dana Schexnayder 225-473-3176 6 p.m. Church office 225-275-3940 address and mail to church. Marianne Gulino 225-933-0270 Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441 Stations of the Cross Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Feb. 20 – 23 Stations of the Cross 11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville Parish Mission March 1–3, 8–10, 15–17, 22–24, Immaculate Conception Church 5:30 p.m. St. Aloysius Church 29–31, April 5–7, 12–13 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs Church office 225-635-3630 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament After 6 p.m. Mass, except on March 17 – or 225-635-2344 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. St. Patrick Church before 7 p.m. Mass 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge Led by Fr. Simeon Gallagher OFM Cap Stations of the Cross Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Our Lady of Pompeii Church Feb. 21 – 22 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Fridays, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 14500 Hwy. 442N, Tickfaw Parish Mission Greenwell Springs Holy Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. 6 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Church office 225-753-5750 Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs Parish office 225-261-4650 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Thomas More Church Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge St. Joseph Church (Old church) 32615 Bowie St., White Castle April 4, 11, 18 1:30 & 6 p.m. 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena The 1:30 p.m. will be presented by 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532 St. John the Evangelist Church Church office 225-698-3110 school children 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Church office 225-275-3940 Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. chaplet immediately following Mass, Novena, Rosary Immaculate Conception Church Mass St. Joseph Church SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 4B Marsha Dupont 225-687-2402 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement 8 a.m. Divine Mercy Mass and Chaplet sung Church office 225-698-3110 Ascension of Our Lord Church 716 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Coming March 3 6 – 7 p.m. Dana Schexnayder 225-473-3176 April 5, 12, 19 Divine Mercy Novena Spiritual retreatS Divine Mercy Novena St. Alphonsus Liguori Church St. Mark Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Retreat centers in diocese Greenwell Springs Chapel of Adoration A special section offer prayerful reflection

42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 6 – 6:45 p.m. Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center of Baton Rouge to 2 p.m. The Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center is Phone 800-531-9710 or 985-386-5815; available for spiritual renewal and growth, mailing address 23629 Faith Road, Poncha- 6 p.m. Mass followed by the Chaplet of March 1 only 5:15 p.m. followed by Mass professional training, and adult and youth toula, LA 70454. formation. As part of the Catholic Life Cen- Directions: I-12 to exit 47; south on Rob ter, the Tracy Center can provide space for erts Road (Hwy. 45); right on Hwy. 22; left The Catholic day and overnight retreats, and confer- - on Hwy. 445 (Lee’s Landing Road). Magni Divine Mercy at 6 p.m. ences. ficat is 1.5 miles on the right. - The three-story overnight facility has 30 sleeping rooms. Each of 24 rooms can ac- commodate up to four people. Five of the six Mary’s House Robin Richardson 225-647-8461 Church office 225-261-4650 suites consist of a bedroom with two single Tickfaw Commentator Mary’s House retreat center in Tickfaw beds (one king if beds are joined) and a sit- to opened in the Diocese of Baton Rouge in ting room with two sofa sleepers. The small- 2011. er suite has one bedroom with two single Tucked away in scenic Tangipahoa Par- beds and a love seat and chair in the sitting ish, the center, which has no religious order area. All rooms have a private bath. affiliation, offers a wooded pathway pro The Westerfield Conference Center, ad viding those on retreat a serene setting for Divine Mercy Novena jacent to the overnight facility, is a state-of- - March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 - reflection and prayer. There are also several The Spiritual Retreats the-art meeting facility with audio/visual statues with meditation seating. technology. The conference center provides The center can sleep 35, with two private space for 120 people or can be divided into rooms and the remainder of the rooms dou- Immaculate Conception Church three separate meeting areas for smaller ble occupancy. Additionally, there is a pri- Eucharistic Adoration groups. vate apartment for a priest or retreat master. The Tracy Center Education Building has Amenities include a library, chapel, special section will list retreat eight rooms available for day retreats, work- meeting room, media room, outdoor patio, 12369 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland shops or breakout sessions. Also available and a gathering area with a barbecue pit. St. George Church are two chapels, a theatre with fixed-style The staff includes a full-time caretaker seating for 196, a ballroom that can seat and staff members are available 24 hours a up to 500 people, and three dining rooms. day during retreats. All are welcome but it 5 p.m. confessions followed by 6 p.m. centers, in and outside of the A full-time kitchen staff provides all meals is not open to children under the age of 18. In the chapel and snacks. Phone 985-635-0333, Monday-Thursday The Tracy Center welcomes private 9 a.m.-5 p.m. groups, prayer groups, small Christian com- Directions: I-12 East to Exit 159; north Mass and singing of the Chaplet of Divine munities and Bible-study groups. Though on I-55; Take Tickfaw exit, turn left onto 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge there is no spiritual director on staff, re Highway 442; Turn right onto Antioch Diocese of Baton Rouge, and treatants may bring their own director. - Road, retreat center is on the right. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mercy Monday through Friday. Manresa House of Retreats 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Phone 225-242-0222; website: tracycen ter.org; email [email protected]; mail- Convent - Manresa House of Retreats opened in serve as a guide for those ing address P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, 1929 as a retreat center for men. Since then, Church office 225-627-5124 LA 70821-2028. the Jesuit-run center has become a favorite Church office 225-293-2212 Directions: I-10 to Acadian Thruway retreat facility for men in the South. Manre exit; go north 3/4 of a mile. The Catholic sa sits on 130 wooded acres along the Mis-- Life Center and Bishop Robert E. Tracy sissippi River. Center are on the left. Manresa offers sleeping accommoda seeking places and programs tions for 111, all having private bath facili- Magnificat Center of the Holy Spirit - Divine Mercy Chaplet ties; a main chapel and four reflection cha Ponchatoula pels; a library; gardens and shrines. - Mass and Stations of the Cross Magnificat Center of the Holy Spirit pro All retreats are in the manner of the Spiritual vides a relaxed setting for all types of re- - Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. treats. While most of the retreats are preached Most Blessed Sacrament Church during Lent and throughout Opened in 1982, the center provides retreats for men, some spaces are available St. Joseph Church housing for retreatants in dormitory-style for individually directed retreats for men facilities. Located in the pine forest of the and women. Florida Parishes, the center has 30 acres For more information, call between 8 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge of wooded grounds for inspirational walks a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Retreats and porches for quiet reflection. The center 76940 Gum St., Grosse Tete the year for spiritual renewal Phone 800-782-9431; website manre offers a conference room with seating for sala.org; mailing address P.O. Box 89, Con up to 100 people, a dining hall and a small vent, LA 70723-0089 . 6:30 p.m. chapel in the main building. - Directions: I-10 to Sorrento/Donaldson 6 p.m. Along with booked retreats tailored es- ville exit 182; south on Hwy. 22; left onto - pecially for any and all Christian groups, Hwy. 70 and left onto Hwy. 3125; right onto and continuing spiritual Magnificat offers Days of Renewal on the Hwy. 4214; and left at Hwy. 44 (River Road); Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 last Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. continue five miles. Manresa is on the left. followed by the chaplet and benediction education in the Catholic faith. SEE LOCAL PAGE 12 March 3 & April 7 Divine Mercy Novena Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Our Lady of Mercy Church Our Lady of Pompeii Church The deadline to be included is February 21. 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 14500 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw 6 – 7 p.m. For more information call 225-387-0983. 8 – 9:30 a.m. Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 March 1 THE CATHOLIC March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 Ash Wednesday Retreat Stations of the Cross St. Alphonsus Liguori Church St. Joseph Cathedral 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. CSER VING THE DIOCESE O F BATON ROUGE SINCE 1962 4B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2017 February 17, 2017

 7:25 – 7:50 a.m. following Veronica L. Williams 225-357-4800 Deacon John Veron 225-647-5321 SPIRITUALITY daily Mass 7 a.m. From page 3B Lea Smith 985-345-3360 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 12369 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross Holy Family Church Church office 225-627-5124 St. Gerard Majella Church St. Stephen the Martyr Church 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 7 a.m., 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross 11:30 a.m. followed by Mass 6:30 p.m. St. Jean Vianney Church Noon April 14 Church office 225-698-3110 Church office 225-383-1838 16166 S. Harrells Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge Mass and Stations of the Cross 6 – 6:30 p.m. Mass and Stations of the Cross St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church Benediction, Mass, Stations of the Cross Church office 225-753-7950 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church 3523 LA Hwy. 78, Livonia St. Patrick Church 3523 LA Hwy. 78, Livonia Stations of the Cross Noon with Lenten meal to follow 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge Noon Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 5:40 – 7:15 p.m. Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 3 p.m. April 14, no Mass 32615 Bowie St., White Castle Stations of the Cross 5 – 6 p.m. Church office 225-753-5750 Stations of the Cross St. George Church Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532 St. Joan of Arc Church 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 39315 Hwy. 75, Plaquemine Stations of the Cross Following 6 p.m. Mass St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Church office 225-293-2212 Albany I-12 exit at interstate Alice Dutsch 225-545-8824 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 44450 Hwy.. 429, St. Amant Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 Lenten Vespers Holy Ghost Church Deacon John Veron 225-647-5321 Holy Ghost Church Daily Mass Chapel Stations of the Cross Daily Mass Chapel Stations of the Cross 601 North Oak St., Hammond St. Paul the Apostle Church 601 North Oak St., Hammond Our Lady of Mercy Church 6 p.m. 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge 5:50 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy fol- 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge Lea Smith 985-345-3360 6 p.m. lowed by Vespers at 6 p.m. and a guest 3 p.m. April 14 followed by the speaker at 6:20 p.m. with the focus being 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross and Mass Church office 225-926-1883 reading of the Passion on “Ignatian Rules of Discernment,” fol- Sts. Anthony of Paua and Church office 225-383-2537 lowed by a soup supper at 6:30 p.m. Morning Prayer LeVan Phung Church Holy Ghost Church 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Stations of the Cross March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 4 p.m. English St. John the Evangelist Church Daily Mass Chapel Novena, Benediction before Mass 7:30 p.m. Vietnamese 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 601 North Oak St., Hammond Holy Family Church Noon and following 6 p.m. Mass Chapel located on the backside of the Marsha Dupont 225-687-2402 church Stations of the Cross 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church 5 p.m. Albany I-12 exit at interstate Church office 225-383-1838 5:30 – 6 p.m. Mass and Stations of the Cross 3 p.m. April 14 St. Catherine of Siena Chapel Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 4324 North Railroad Ave., Fordoche Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. St. Joseph Church Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 1:45 – 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 Noon and 3 p.m. April 14 Lenten Longings by Small Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Christian Communities Holy Ghost Church March 4 Homes of A.J. & Shirley Collura and Parish Lenten Day of Reflection Fred & Dollie Piazza St. Jean Vianney Church 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fr. Engels Hall Please call to register by March 6. 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge A. J. & Shirley Collura 985-542-1908 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fred & Dollie Piazza 985-345-5870 Led by Fr. Doug Doussan Church office 225-753-7950 Mass and Stations of the Cross St. Joseph Church March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 76940 Gum St., Grosse Tete Adult Formation Class: History 6 p.m. of the Church Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 St. Joseph Church Ministry Building March 7-8 400 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula Lenten Revival 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. St. Benedict the Moor Church Terri Albert 985-386-3749 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville 6:30 p.m. March 6 Fr. Donald Eruaga MSI from Chicago Parish Mission will lead th revival Holy Rosary Church Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant 6 p.m. Led by Fr. Donald Blanchard SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 5B February 17, 2017 LENT 2017 The Catholic Commentator 5B 5  44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant April 2 - 4 SPIRITUALITY 7 p.m. From page 4B Parish Mission A little bit of mercy makes the world Wendy 225-647-5321 March 9 St. John the Baptist Church 4727 McHugh Dr., Zachary less cold and more just. Devotional Prayer: March 20–22 5 – 7 p.m. April 2 – Pope Francis The Gift of Eucharistic Parish Mission 6 – 8 p.m. April 3 & 4 Adoration St. Gabriel Church Led by Katie Prejean McGrady Holy Family Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel and Tommy McGrady Baton Rouge’s DELIonly Marian Hall 7 p.m. Suzanne Payne 225-654-5778 TRUE ITALIAN 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Fr. Charlie Landry Since 1978 SHRIMP! 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 225-642-8441 April 6 ridays Talk given by Sr. Tracey Dugas Living Way of the Cross F FSP from New Orleans March 21 St. Jean Vianney School Church office 225-383-1838 in ent Taize Ecumenical Prayer Service 16266 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. L St. Thomas More Church Shrimp Spaghetti Day of Reflection by the Baton Rouge 11441 Goodwood Blvd. and Rosary Altar Society 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Baton Rouge Italian-Style Holy Ghost Church Presented by 8th grade class 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Marinated 601 North Oak St., Hammond Eliska Dumas 225-751-1831 Church office 225-275-3940 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shrimp PoBoys April 7 $17.50 March 26 – 29 Speaker will be Fr. Mark Beard, Living Stations of the Cross Lenten Mission Anthony’s Italian Deli pastor of St. Helena Church St. Elizabeth School St. John the Baptist Church 5575 Government St., just west of Jefferson Hwy. Bridget Fugarino 985-320-8498 119 Hwy. 403, Paincourtville 402 S. Kirkland (River Rd.) Phone orders welcome! 225-272-6817 Open Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 6 Immediately following 7:40 a.m. Brusly March 10, April 7 Mass 7 – 8 p.m. Stations of the Cross Paula Simoneaux 985-369-7402 Led by Fr. Matthew Bonk CSsR St. Thomas More Church Contact 225-749-2189 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Baton Rouge March 28 1:30 p.m. Our Lady of Pompeii Church The 4th Cup and Lamb of God Stations will be presented by 14500 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw St. Alphonsus Liguori Church the school children 8 – 9:30 a.m. 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Church office 225-275-3940 Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 Greenwell Springs - Fulfill the dream of an international student - March 12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. April 9 - Learn about another culture - Presented by Mike Fulmer 18th Annual Performance Full of Grace – The Story of Deacon Ronald Hebert 225-261- - Introduce American culture to a student - Mary the Mother of Jesus Leonardo DaVinci’s Painting 6517 The Last Supper St. Alphonsus Liguori Church - Expand your family and create fantastic memories - Our Lady of Pompeii Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Receive a monthly stipend to help with associated costs March 28 – March 30 14450 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw Greenwell Springs Lenten Parish Mission 7 p.m. followed by light meal 5:30 p.m. Host familes wanted for students attending St. Margaret, Queen of Virginia Patecek 985-345-2856 Film with a reflection facilitated St. Thomas Aquinas High School Scotland Church by Eric Grouth, Outside de Box Albany I-12 exit at the interstate April 10 (Hammond, LA) Olga Johnson 225-261-4644 6 p.m. Taize Prayer Service For information contact Stephanie Burleson March 12 –14 Led by Dr. David Whidden from St. Mark Church at 407-404-3311 or Franciscan Missionaries of 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Parish Mission [email protected] Our Lady University 7 p.m. www.educatius.org St. Mark Church TR-1386779 Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 Robin Richardson or 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 7 – 8 p.m. March 29 Robin Richardson or Journey Through Lent with Faith Enrichment April 14 Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 St. Joseph Church Good Friday Pilgrimage Walk Our Lady of Sorrows March 13, 14, 15, Ministry Building Men of the Cross 400 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula Holy Rosary Church Parish Mission 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant St. George Church Ed and Julie Hanks speak on Donations accepted 7808 St. George Drive, Baton pro-life 5 a.m. Rouge Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Meet at Holy Rosary Church 7 p.m. where a bus will take partici- Given by Fr. Michael Alello April 1 pants of St. Mary’s Chapel in Church office 225-293-2212 Seven Sorrows Rosaries, Rosary Cases, A Living Rosary Union to begin the walk back. Rosary CD’s, Pieta Devotional Statues St. Gerard Majella Church Lunch is included March 14 NEW! Deliverance Prayers 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge Donovan Scioneaux Lenten Evening of Prayer for the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger, FSSP, Noon email [email protected] St. Jean Vianney Church PhD, Society of the Sorrowful Mother Leading the rosary will be Fr. 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. Bob Halter, Br. Clem and St. April 14 – April 22 Praying the Stations with Baton Rouge Mary the Mother of Jesus Gerard Majella’s Morning Divine Mercy Novena 7 – 8 p.m. Rosary Prayer Group. St. Mark Church Parish office 225-753-7950 Catholic Art & Gifts logo There will be a blessing with 42021 Hwy.. 621, Gonzales March 16 Blessed Frances Xavier Seelos For times: 6184 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge relic following the rosary. visit stmarkgonzales.org Taize Prayer Service Robin Richardson 225.926.1216 • www.zieglers.com Holy Rosary Church 225-647-8461 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm 6B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2017 February 17, 2017 Lenten fundraisers throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge March 3 March 3, 17, 24, 31, April 7 salad, dessert, bread 6 – 7:30 p.m. dining in or to go Ghost School Fried Fish Dinners KC Sponsored by KC, CDA, ISM $7 plate includes fried fish or Charlie Cormier 985-507-7742 Knight of Peter Claver #119 Our Lady of Mercy Church Youth Ministry and Men’s Club fried shrimp Immaculate Heart of Parish Activity Center Chad Rossi 225-413-2553 March 10, 24, April 10 Lenten Fish Dinner Mary Church 400 Marquette Ave. Visit Men’s Club mbsmensclub. Lent Fish Fry Knights of Columbus Church Hall Baton Rouge org for weekly specials St. Thomas More Church St. Patrick Church 11140 Hwy. 77, Maringouin 5 – 7 p.m. 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Family Center Lenten Meals 11 a.m. -2 p.m. $7 plate, includes fish, coleslaw, Baton Rouge 12424 Brogdon Lane St. Mark Church $7 plate includes fried fish, peas, fries and bread Activity Center, school cafeteria Baton Rouge Fr. Demaria Activity Center potatos, roll and desert Parish office 225-926-1883 entrance on Dartmoor 5 – 7:30 p.m. dine in or take out 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales See member of KPC for dinner 5 – 5:30 p.m. drive thru only $7 includes fried catfish, 5 – 6:30 p.m. pick up or dine in tickets. Fish Fry 5 – 8 p.m. dine in or drive thru St. Margaret, Queen of coleslaw, french fries $10 plate $8 plate $9 includes baked tilapia, sweet Mar. 3 – shrimp stew, salad, March 3, 31 Scotland Church Sweets and drinks available for Albany I-12 exit at the interstate potatoes, coleslaw bread purchase Fish Fry 4 – 7 p.m. $1 drinks Mar. 10 – fried fish, coleslaw, Benefits St. Thomas More Youth KC Fr. Vander Heyden $8 plate, includes fried fish, Major credit cards accepted bread and Baton Rouge Food Bank; Council #4874 potato salad, coleslaw, bread Maria Danos 225-753-5750 Mar. 17 – seafood gumbo, potato bring a canned good for KC Hall and dessert salad, bread donation 1701 E. Pecan St., Ponchatoula Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Mar. 24 – crawfish stew, salad, Church office 225-275-3940 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. April 7 bread Lenten Suppers $8 plate Fish Fry Mar. 31 – shrimp fettuccini, March 31 Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Immaculate Conception Church St. Paul the Apostle Church salad, bread Seafood Supper Main Hall Parish Hall Apr. 7 – fried shrimp, fried fish, March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 865 Hatchell Lane St. Joseph’s Academy 3912 Gus Young Ave. a side, bread Dining Hall KC Seafood Supper Denham Springs Baton Rouge Church office 225-647-8461 3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge Holy Family Church 5 – 7:30 p.m. dine in or take out 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 5 – 7:30 p.m. KC Hall $8 plate, tickets available at $9 plate includes fried catfish March 10 church office or at the door $8 plate includes seafood 679 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen or fried shrimp, potato salad, 2017 Count Your Mar. 3 – fried catfish, potato etouffee, salad, bread 5 – 7 p.m. sweet peas, bread and dessert Blessings Supper salad, dessert, bread Dorinda Beaumont $7 plate includes fried fish, Ernest Hebert 225-387-9506 St. Vincent de Paul at Mar. 10 – crawfish etouffe, 225-388-2290 potato salad, bread and dessert Our Lady of Mercy Church salad, dessert, bread KC Fish Fry $12 plate includes crawfish Parish Activity Center KC Seafood Supper Mar. 24 – fried shrimp po-boy, bisque, corn maque choux, St. Joseph Church 445 Marquette Av., Baton Rouge Holy Family Church potato salad, pickle, dessert bread and dessert 15710 LA Hwy. 16 7 p.m. Parish Hall Mar. 31 – TBA Adrian Genre 225-387-9667 French Settlement $10 per person; tickets available 368 N. Jefferson Ave. Apr. 7 – fried catfish, potato 4 – 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul by calling Port Allen $8 plate 225-387-7837 ext. 0 or mailing 5 – 7 p.m. Church office 225-698-3110 to P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, $7 plate includes fried fish, LIVE & BOILED Lenten Dinner LA 70821-0127 potato salad, bread and dessert Holy Rosary Church Bishop Robert W. Muench, Chef $12 plate includes crawfish Parish Hall John Folse and Fr. Cleo Miliano bisque, corn maque choux, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant will host bread and dessert CRAWFISH 6:30 p.m. Adrian Genre 225-387-9667 $6 - $8 March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 Jerry Gautreaux 225-677-8444 April 7 Knights of Columbus Men’s Club Lenten Fish Fry Lenten Dinners Seafood Gumbo St. George Church St. Jean Vianney Church Our Lady of Pompeii Church Call us about 7880 St. George Drive Fr. Engels Hall Parish Hall behind church catering your Baton Rouge 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. 14500 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw St. Luke Center, school cafeteria company Baton Rouge 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 4 – 7 p.m. 5 – 7:30 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. eat in or take out crawfish boil $9 - $10 plate choice of fried or South $7 - $8 Seafood dinners $8 includes a 20 oz. bowl on our baked fish or fried shrimp with Baton Rouge’s Parish office 225-753-7950 Perry McMenamin two sides potato salad, coleslaw, courtyard! FAVORITE 504-220-4119 Seafood Market! KC Fish Fry or french fries and a roll. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Lynn Schroeder 225-293-2212 Men’s Club Fish Fry Dinner Since 1982 Church Hall St. Alphonsus Liguori Church 11485 Ferdinand St. March 10, 17, 24, April 7 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Heads & Tails St. Francisville Lenten Dinner by Holy Ghost Greenwell Springs 6 – 7:30 p.m. Dad’s Club 4 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Seafood $9 plate Holy Ghost Church $7 plate includes fish, fries, Market • Restaurant • Catering 601 N. Oak St., Hammond, coleslaw, roll Lenten Dinners carpool area Pick up dinners in the church Most Blessed Sacrament Church 5 – 7 p.m. parking lot on Greenwell MBS Bishop Ott Center 225-767-2525 $7 - $8 depending on meal Springs Road. 8033 Baringer Rd. HeadsAndTailsSeafood.com served, includes fried fish and Billy Harris 225-936-8036 Baton Rouge different seafood dishes 2070 Silverside Dr. (Across from Albertson’s on Perkins Rd.) 5 – 6 p.m. to go only Funds will be used for Holy Hours: M - Wed.11a - 7p; Th. - Sat. 11a - 9p February 17, 2017 LENT 2017 The Catholic Commentator 7B 5 The Light is ON for You and penance times scheduled March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 6 – 7 p.m. plus 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday March 23 St. Gabriel Church before Mass 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Marsha Dupont 225-687-2402 6 p.m. 32615 Bowie St., White Castle 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441 4 – 5 p.m. March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 Greenwell Springs Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532 7 p.m. April 4 – 5 Holy Family Church Church office 225-261-4650 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 369 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Sts. Anthony of Padua and 6 – 6:45 p.m. LeVan Phung Church St. Paul the Apostle Church March 28 Church office 225-383-1838 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge St. Joseph Church 7 – 9 p.m. 5:30 p.m. prior to Stations of the Cross 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Veronica L. Williams 225-357-4800 Church office 225-383-2537 6 – 7:30 p.m. 11140 LA Hwy. 77, Maringouin Church office 225-698-3110 March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 6 – 7:30 p.m. April 5 Akeish Williams 225-625-4063 St. Paul the Apostle Church St. Gerard Majella Church March 29 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge Mater Dolorosa Church March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 6 p.m. 3–3:45 p.m. 609 Third St., Independence St. George Church 6 – 7:30 p.m. March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church 6 – 7:30 p.m. April 4 Albany I-12 exit at the interstate St. Jean Vianney Church Church office 225-293-2212 6 – 7:30 p.m. 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge St. Jean Vianney Church Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 6 – 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Church 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge 5 – 6:15 p.m. April 10 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 7 – 8 p.m. April 10 Parish office 225-753-7950 Office 225-753-7950 6 p.m. St. Jean Vianney Church Parish office 225-926-1883 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 Our Lady of Pompeii Church 6 – 7 p.m. 14500 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw St. Joan of Arc Church Immaculate Conception Church Parish office 225-753-7950 39315 Hwy. 75, Plaquemine 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 5 – 6 p.m. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 Alice Dutsch 225-545-8824 Church Office 225-665-5359

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 Holy Hours and Reconciliation St. Joseph Cathedral St. Alphonsus Liguori Church Main at Fourth streets, Baton Rouge 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. 5 p.m. Greenwell Springs Sheila G. Juneau 225-387-5928 8 a.m. Parish office 225-261-4650 March 15 March 8 St. Joseph Church Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 1145 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville 6 – 7:30 p.m. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Church office 225-635-3630 or 225-635-2344 March 21 St. Mark Church Holy Ghost Church 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 601 North Oak St 7 p.m. Hammond Robin Richardson 225-647-8461 6 – 7:30 p.m. March 22 March 8, 15, 22, 29 St. Helena Church St. John the Evangelist Church 122 South First St., Amite 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 6 – 7:30 p.m

For daily Mass schedules and confessions look in the Annual Mass Schedule which was inserted in the Dec. 23 issue of The Catholic Commentator. Please give generously in your parish If you didn’t receive the collection on Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule call 225-387-0983. 8B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2017 February 17, 2017 Readers and restaurants share Lent favorites Speckled Trout Fish Tacos and set your oven to a warm setting. Place 1 bottle Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste Italian Olive Bread with Spicy Cabbage Slaw a cooling rack over a plate or cookie sheet, 1 pkg. angel hair pasta, cooked and Teenie Bajon set aside. drained St. Louis King of France Church Michael Casio Mix all the coating ingredients except all Melt butter in sauce and add garlic. Sau- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded Heads and Tails Seafood the fish together. Coat the fish liberally on te for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook un- 1 stick margarine, melted Spicy Cabbage Slaw all sides. til done. ½ c. mayonnaise 10 oz. pre-shredded cabbage Once your pan is hot, add the avocado In a large skillet, stir fry broccoli and ½ bunch chopped green onions ½ c. mayonnaise oil to pan. Swirl and heat briefly, then add carrots together about 8 to 10 minutes. 4 oz. can black olives, chopped ¼ c. pickled jalapeños, diced some pieces of coated fish, ensuring there Add cooked shrimp and garlic sauce to 3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 Tbsp. onion, minced (or more to taste) is no crowding in the pan which will not vegetables. Cook and stir together with 1 bag (12 in bag) of pistolettes 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, lemon or lime allow for proper crisping. Do this in 2 - 3 baste an additional 7 minutes. Mix ingredients in bowl. Can be done the juice, plus more to taste if desired batches. Once the first side is golden Serve over pasta. day before and refrigerated. 1 Tbsp. Sriacha, optional or any hot sauce brown and crispy, use a sturdy spatula to Creamy Potato Casserole When ready spread on pistolettes and 2 tsp. honey or a few drops of liquid flip to the other side, and brown, about 4 - Teenie Bajon put in 350 degrees oven and bake until stevia 5 minutes per piece. St. Louis King of France Church cheese has melted. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the When done, place the fish on the cooling cabbage. Taste and adjust the sweet/sour/ rack in the oven to keep warm while you 30 oz. pkg. frozen shredded hash brown Squash or Eggplant Casserole salty to your tastes. finish the remaining fish. potatoes, thawed Teenie Bajon Toss in the cabbage, cover, and place in Serve the crispy fish atop a bed of the 2 c. sour cream St. Louis King of France Church 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded the fridge for serving. spicy slaw and add some avocado slices if 1¼ lbs. fresh yellow squash (approx. 8) 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, For the Fish you wish. 1 Tbsp. sugar undiluted 1 lb. speckled trout, cut into ½ inch thick Serves 4. ¼ c. onions, chopped ½ c. chopped onion pieces 1 c. med. cheddar cheese, grated Shrimp and Vegetable Teniyaki ¼ c. butter, melted ¾ cup starch like arrowroot, potato, corn 1 c. bread or cracker crumbs, toasted Maria P. Horcasitas 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped or tapioca 2 eggs 1 lb. shrimp, peeled ½ tsp. pepper ¾ cup coconut flour or sweet rice flour 1 can mushroom soup 6 cloves garlic ¼ tsp. salt 2 tsp. chili powder Cook squash or eggplant in salted water 1 stick butter In large bowl, combine all ingredients. 2 tsp. garlic powder until tender. Mix with soup, eggs, onions, 1 fresh broccoli head or 1 pkg. frozen Transfer to ungreased 2 quart baking 1 tsp. sea salt cheese, sugar and crumbs. Bake in oblong broccoli dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for Avocado oil for frying or other high heat oil casserole dish for 30-40 minutes at 350 ½ pkg. baby carrots 1 hour or until heated through. Preheat a large pan over medium heat degrees. 2 Tbsp. olive oil Ways You Can Help the Needy this Lenten Season! Join Bishop Robert Muench, Chef John Folse and Father Cleo Milano at the 2017 Count Your Blessings Supper Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center Bishop Robert Muench and Chef John Folse are ready to Stir it Up! Come and Count Your Blessings with us. Join us for a simple Lenten supper of soup and bread – a meal that will nourish you physically and spiritually. This year’s Count Your Blessings Supper is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10th, at Our Lady of Mercy’s Parish

Activity Center. Order your tickets today using the order form or give us a Ticket Order Form ------Clip and send in------call at (225) 383-7837, extension O. Tickets will also be available at the Yes, my family and I want to attend the Count Your Blessings door. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a Count Your Supper. We would like ______tickets at $10.00 per person. Blessings Lenten gift to St. Vincent de Paul to help in our work with God’s We are enclosing a check for $______. poor. Financial gifts can be mailed to: Count Your Blessings, P. O. Box Name: ______127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127, or made online at www.svdpbr.org. Address:______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Make Build A Basket For Needy Kids checks payable and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. When families are struggling to exist on minimum-wage Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127. For more information, call incomes, just paying the rent and putting food on the table is us at (225) 383-7837, extension O. difficult. Needy children learn at an early age that there’s nothing in the budget for extras. Things like Easter baskets are luxuries their families simply cannot afford. Join St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Community Radio-WPYR 1380 AM in providing Easter baskets for needy children. To find out how you can help with this year’s Build a Basket effort, call us at (225) 383-7837, ext. O. You Can Answer a Prayer and Save a Life Today! Join WBRZ-Channel 2, Pat Shingleton, the Baton Rouge Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul in filling prescriptions for the needy. Retail prices for brand name and generic prescription drugs have risen greatly in the past year. Our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy provides a solution for low-income individuals who cannot keep pace with the rising cost of prescription medicine. We are seeing more people who are breaking tablets in half and skipping doses of life-sustaining medicines in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. For more details on how you can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, visit our website at www.svdpbr.org.